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3DGence Material Management System | version 1 | 03.2022
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PROCESS OF PREPARING MATERIALS FOR PRINTING
The 3DGence Material Management System device has been verified for its effectiveness in preparing materials from the
3DGence material range. Information about the preparation process parameters is stored on the SMM TAG and on the device
itself. Thanks to this combination, the material is properly prepared for the printing process, and degradation of the material
is avoided. Every spool of material purchased as part of the 3DGence material database has an SMM TAG:
Fig. 36 Material spool with an SMM TAG in the centre
To upload a material to the MMS system, place the spool of material against the TAG reader on the device, with the SMM
sticker towards the reader. Hold the spool on the reader for a few seconds (usually 3-4 seconds) until the data for the material
being read appears on the display.
Fig. 37 Correct way to position the material spool on the SMM TAG reader
Once the material has been correctly uploaded to the MMS device, the device screen will display information about the
material.
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Current status
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The current status of the material as it is uploaded to the device. The status informs the user whether
the material preparation process needs to be carried out again.
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Drying time
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Cycle time for material preparation.
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Manufacturer
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Material manufacturer.
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Color
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Colour of the material.
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Material available
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Quantity of material remaining on the spool.
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UID
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A unique material spool identifier that enables the Smart Material Manager ecosystem to track the material
lifecycle in the 3DGence printer, CLOUD system and Material Management System device.
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STORAGE
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a button allowing material to be added to the machine chamber without starting the actual material
preparation cycle.
